The Charlotte Hornets are apparently really good at comebacks that fall just short, because that's two straight games now they needed one. In tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks the Hornets definitely played better. The offense didn't stagnate at all, and rarely was Charlotte out of the game. However, their defense once again came up short in transition, and this became their undoing.
The game started off well with Nicolas Batum stealing the tip off and getting an immediate and-1. A great sign of energy from a player that looked a little unsure of how to assert himself in Wednesday night's opener.